New products: Roland DGA launches 3D printer and dental mill

2017-03-01

Roland DGA has launched a new 3D printer and a dental mill for dental laboratories. The DWP-80S 3D printer was designed to automate and streamline

Mercury in existing fillings is no problem?

2017-02-28

“Mercury in existing dental fillings is no problem.” Can you believe that statement? I heard it from a prominent dental educator. I was surprised. Seminar

See the Dental Excellence Awards presented at Chicago Midwinter

2017-02-27

HuangshanDental.com staff presented the 2017 Dental Excellence Award trophies at the recent Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. The annual awards recognize outstanding new products and

Is early preventive dental care for kids effective?

2017-02-27

Numerous organizations have made a concerted effort to have parents find a dental home for their children before their first birthday, sometimes even by age

The role of opioid alternatives in oral surgery

2017-02-26

Postsurgical pain is one of many common fears patients have before undergoing a surgical procedure. Historically, opioids have been the primary prescribed pain medication after

3Shape debuts products at Chicago Midwinter 2017

2017-02-26

3Shape has introduced new software for digital implant scanning and new lab scanners. 3Shape’s new Smile Design is a planning tool that layers the design

EnvisionTEC previews high-speed 3D printer

2017-02-26

EnvisionTEC announced it is previewing its new Vida Continuous Digital Light Manufacturing (cDLM) high-speed 3D printer. The cDLM technology allows for accurate, high-speed 3D printing

Case report: Using a laser to lengthen an open crown

2017-02-23

This case involved a healthy 73-year-old woman and her general dentist. She was deciding between two clinical treatments: an implant to replace tooth #4 or

Is there an ideal dosage of popular sedation drugs?

2017-02-22

Deep sedation may not be needed for third molar extractions and other invasive procedures, according to a new study. After testing various concentrations of midazolam

3Shape software integrates with Straumann implants

2017-02-21

3Shape has added the Straumann implant bar and bridge libraries to its Dental System software. 3Shape users can now scan and design with a 3Shape

Henry Schein acquires anesthesia supply company

2017-02-20

Henry Schein announced it has agreed to acquire Southern Anesthesia + Surgical. Southern Anesthesia + Surgical distributes anesthesia and surgical supplies, including controlled and noncontrolled

Products to look for at Chicago Midwinter 2017: Part 2

2017-02-20

One highlight of the upcoming 2017 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting will be the vast exhibit hall, where hundreds of companies will showcase their products.